UK Mission to the United Nations, Human Rights Intern

• Attending and taking accurate and accessible records of official meetings of the Human Rights Council, the Universal Periodic Review, human rights treaty bodies, as well as other meetings at the UN, and drafting reports from such meetings.
• Administrative & policy support to the Human Rights Team.
• Assisting with the organisation of events and meetings.
• Research and analytical work, preparing background information.
• Getting involved in corporate activities across the Mission (e.g. major events such as the King’s Birthday Party).

• Degree in Human Rights, International Law, Diplomacy, International Relations, Political Science, or other relevant discipline;
• Strong interest in working in the human rights field and the UN;
• Very good computer skills (Microsoft Office Word and Outlook)
• Fluent written and spoken English (C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages);
• The successful candidate needs to be highly motivated, flexible and a great team player;
• Excellent skills in communication, drafting and organisation;
• Willingness to undergo a mandatory security check.

Nice to have: 

• Some previous exposure to a government, diplomatic, international organisation, NGO or UN work environment could be advantageous.